November 2006 Number 4
Follette's Open Sundays
We will be open on Sundays in December from 12-4 up to Christmas Eve. So for all you people who feel that shopping is a seven day a week sport, we got you covered.
Calander of Events       

Saturday, November 11- Second Saturday Sale. All of the seconds are half of retail price. This is a great way to rack up on gifts and savings at the same time.
Saturday, December 9th- Follette Pottery Store Open House. This is our 3rd annual open house. Come by and celebrate the holidays the Follette Pottery way.
Thursday, December 21- Men's shopping night. Come by after work and let us shop for you. We will help you pick out your gifts, and then wrap them for you. All you have to do is eat a little gumbo, have a beer, and accept the accolades.
Ask Libby

Dear Libby,
    How do you choose the jewelry that you carry?
                                                                   Diamond N. Theruff
Dear Diamond,
    So glad you asked. New jewelry is always my favorite addition to the store, but it is hard work buying it. We go to a hand made market in Philadelphia each year, and we have a vast array of one-of-a-kind designer jewelry to choose from. With over 500 jewelers to choose from we try to keep one philosophy in mind. No repeats. We may buy from the same jeweler several times, but we won't buy the same piece twice. This insures that you don't have to worry about you and your friend wearing the same earrings to a party.
Libby
The Follette Pottery 2006 Christmas Angel
Glow- With a year that saw much growth here in Louisiana, it only seems right to acknowledge the sense of hope and renewal that we at Follette Pottery feel. An angel is created each year with a special significance in mind. This year it was based on the fleur de lis and Kent named her "Glow" for that special smile the citizens of Louisiana now share.
Hot New Item
The Lazy Spoon- As seen on the Oprah show with Rachel Ray. This is a great wooden spoon with a slot in the side so that you can rest it on the side of whatever pot that you are using. This great spoon made by Jonathan Spoons is now available at Follette Pottery Store
Great Gift Ideas
These are some of our favorite items to give as gifts. We are sure that you will love them too

The Follette Pottery Bread and Oil Plate- at only $25 this plate made for dipping bread in oil and herb mixes is our #1 best seller.

95 Degrees and Sunny dicroic glass fingernail files. They are as useful as they are pretty and they start at $7.50.

The Follette Pottery Dip Chiller. Great for entertaining. Ice and water in the bottom bowl and your favorite dip in the top makes sure you don't have to worry about the dip getting warm.

Artistic Creations- Dicroic glass wine stoppers, these things are great when accompanied by a fine bottle of wine.

Flambeaux- Kent's latest adventure in the pottery world has produced the most beautiful pots imaginable. Each piece is a one of a kind work of art
Barbie Levy  
We have been carrying Barb Wire jewelry by Barbie Levy since we opened the new store. We like her so much that we thought we would remind you. She makes really colorful earrings and necklaces that are sure to please everyone.
Pandora Jewelry

We have been carrying Pandora Jewelry all year and are really excited about it. Pandora Jewelry is a charm bracelet that allows you to  choose from over 300 charms. Lady's, this is a gift that you can receive all year long. Come by today and pick out your Pandora bracelet; fill out our info card about what charms you would like to have and then you will always get what you want when gift time comes around.
Pot of the Month
I love the fall, Thanksgiving especially, because this means sweet potato season to me. Nothing reminds me of growing up more than sweet potatoes. So for this month I want to shine some light on a pot that I think is sweet.
The oval baking dish is great for my sweet potato recipe that will follow, my sister’s green bean casserole that is in the Follette Pottery cookbook, your mom’s favorite casserole, or it’s a great size for cooking a chicken. But like always, don't let these few suggestions limit you in what you use it for.
Happy Turkey Day,
Andy
Ginger Sweet Potatoes with Praline Topping
3 large sweet potatoes
1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger
1 1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 stick of butter- don't you dare use margarine
8 oz of pecan pieces

1. Bake Potatoes at 425 until soft all the way through
2. Remove from skins
3. Place potatoes, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 of butter in bowl and mash until smooth. You may need to add some cream or milk to get even consistency. Not too much though
4. Peel and grate ginger with a fine grater
5. Mix ginger into potatoes
6. Place potatoes into Follette Pottery Oval Baking Dish
7. Melt butter and mix in the remaining brown sugar and pecans until paste forms
8. Make 1/4 inch thick patties with sugar paste and cover the top of sweet potatoes
9. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or so until paste is gooey like a praline topping on a sundae
10. Enjoy